Sculpt enhancements with Orly’s Builder in a Bottle
January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling…
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How to choose the correct nail tip
Multi award-winning tech, Katie Barnes, serves up advice on choosing the right nail tip for your client… TYPES OF TIPS Most nail tips are manufactured out of plastic such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene monomers (ABS), a durable yet flexible material that can be shaped into a smooth surface that resists…
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MANI MONDAY: Pretty in pink
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can no longer deny it: the countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway. If you haven’t already, be prepared to see an influx of festive design requests and Christmas-inspired nail inspiration flooding your social media…
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Strengthen and enhance nails with Crystal Nails Compact Base Gel
Crystal Nails has revealed its self-levelling Compact Base Gel, presented in a convenient bottle and brush format. The Compact Base Gel creates a dense yet flexible coating to help strengthen the natural nail. The gel can also be used to create C-curves, help with nail correction and sculpting nail enhancements…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Twin, Daisey’s Nails and Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Twin, of Daisey’s Nail and Beauty, wears a monochrome nail look with houndstooth feature nails. “These nails are sculpted acrylics done on myself with missu Hollywood Dream gel polish and a Born Pretty stamp, and are for my autumn…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals designs inspired by the ever-popular mermaid trend have attracted a lot of attention from her clients recently. “This nail design is inspired by the mermaid trend. My client was going on holiday and…
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MANI MONDAY: Diamonds are forever
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are your clients seeking nail designs that will glisten in this burning hot sunshine? This minimalistic but sparkling nail design by talented tech, Park Eunkyung (who goes by the handle @nail_unistella), sees clear enhancements doused in crystals,…
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MANI MONDAY: Jazzy jelly nails
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A cute trend that has recently caught our eye here at Scratch HQ is ‘jelly nails’ – the latest Instagram worthy trend that serves up both a cute and chic look. Reminiscent of vibrant jelly sweets and sandals, the popular…
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Gently remove gel polish with Kaeso’s Fresh Start
Remove gel polish and enhancements while helping to maintain healthy nails with the Fresh Start Soak-Off Gel Polish Remover from Kaeso. Enriched with vitamin E and grapeseed oil, the polish remover also offers to protect skin from drying and can be used as a soak-off remover or with foil wraps. Available…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Lana heart nail looks are constantly popular with her clients, however the summer months has seen the design incorporate bright and pretty hues. “As the sun is out, all the bright…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals that unique marble designs topped with glitter have been popular with her clients recently. “Marble nails have been so popular with my clients as they are a great way of getting a lot…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Atkinson
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, reveals that fresh mint green hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been so popular with my clients because they’re loving mint green tones and this look…
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How to decide the right thickness for your nail enhancements
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, serves up tips on deciding on the appropriate thickness for nail enhancements… While nail enhancements are an enhancement of the natural nail and often extensions, the aim is still to create these to be as thin and natural-looking as possible while still ensuring…
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Create high impact enhancements with Star Nails’ Master Acrylic Powder
Featuring high-grade, finely milled polymers, the Master Acrylic Powder from Star Nails offers to glide onto nails smoothly and requires minimal filing. Flow treated and sifted, the Master Acrylic Powders boast crystal clear finishes with transparent shades and crisp, rich coverage with coloured powders. The powders are available in a…
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Akzentz releases Trinity Pro-formance Gel
Speed up enhancement services with the Trinity Uv/LED Pro-formance Gel from Akzentz. The latest addition to the Pro-formance hard gel sculpturing system from Akzentz acts as bonder, high strength builder and high gloss top gel. The three-component hard gel cures in 30 seconds using LED or two minutes under UV. Available…
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